Hudson County · Bayonne
Sell Your Commercial Property In Bayonne, NJ
We are an active buyer of Bayonne commercial rental properties with five or more units, whether the building is fully leased, half vacant, or overdue for renovation.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Areas We Target: Bergen Point · Constable Hook · Midtown Bayonne · Port Liberté — Hudson County, NJ
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Bayonne
Bayonne, NJ sits on a peninsula between Newark Bay and Upper New York Harbor, with 71,553 residents counted under ACS 2020-2024 in Hudson County. Renters occupy 63.8% of Bayonne's 28,951 occupied homes, and median gross rent runs $1,682 a month. Owners who sell commercial property in Bayonne, NJ work against a housing stock where 78.6% of units predate 1980, with a median year built of 1954. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail connects Bayonne directly to Jersey City and Hoboken, while the former Military Ocean Terminal at Bayonne is being rebuilt into waterfront housing and warehouse space.
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail links Bayonne to Jersey City and Hoboken across 24 stations and 34 miles, per NJ DOT.Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor
The former Military Ocean Terminal's 430-acre redevelopment has added over 2,000 housing units, with 7,000 more planned.CarePoint Bayonne Medical Center
CarePoint Health Bayonne Medical Center is a 261-bed acute care hospital on East 29th Street in Bayonne.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Bayonne
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Bayonne Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Bayonne, NJ
Renters hold 63.8% of Bayonne's 28,951 occupied homes, 18,468 households, under ACS 2020-2024 figures. Buildings of five or more units hold 34.1% of Bayonne's 30,786 housing units, 10,498 homes, a lighter multifamily share than denser Hudson County neighbors like Jersey City. Bayonne's median year built is 1954, and 78.6% of its housing predates 1980, a legacy of the city's shipbuilding and port era.
Rents and affordability in Bayonne
Bayonne's median gross rent is $1,682 a month under ACS 2020-2024, while HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom reaches $2,792 across the Jersey City, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, 66.0% above that median. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Bayonne, NJ can show buyers that rent gap directly. Among Bayonne renters, 44.8% pay 30% or more of income on rent, and rental vacancy sits at 3.6%.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,462 |
| One-bedroom | $2,514 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,792 |
| Three-bedroom | $3,392 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,976 |
Property taxes in Hudson County
Bayonne carries a 2025 general tax rate of 2.880 per $100 of assessed value, with an equalization ratio of 69.82%, per the Hudson County Board of Taxation's 2025 abstract of ratables. On a $2,000,000 building, assessed value runs near $1,396,400, and the general rate produces a tax bill of about $40,216 a year. Owners who sell commercial property in Bayonne, NJ should also budget New Jersey's realty transfer fee, about $21,675 on that same $2,000,000 price.
Landlord rules for Bayonne owners
Bayonne runs its own Rent Control Board under Chapter 16 of its code, capping most CPI-based annual increases at 5.5%. Landlords of covered rent-controlled units must file a Registry of Rent-Controlled Tenants with the Rent Control Office by December 1 each year under Section 16-3.8. Statewide, N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 et seq. caps a security deposit at 1.5 times one month's rent and requires its return within 30 days, while the Anti-Eviction Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 et seq., limits removal to listed good-cause grounds.
What it means for an owner
Bayonne's mix of older rental stock and the 430-acre Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor redevelopment, built on the former Military Ocean Terminal, gives sellers a changing data set to price against. Owners ready to sell commercial property in Bayonne, NJ can model a deal with Skyline Capital Investments' cap rate calculator before talking price.
Owners who sell commercial real estate in Bayonne, NJ can start at Skyline Capital Investments' apartment-building page, where the firm buys 5+ unit buildings directly from owners.
Seller Notes
Pricing Your Building In Bayonne
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- Buyers who sell your apartment building in Bayonne should confirm Chapter 16's 5.5% rent cap first.
- Owners who sell multifamily property in Bayonne compete where 78.6% of homes predate 1980.
- Selling commercial property in Bayonne often means pricing against the Peninsula's new waterfront supply.
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Taxes & Rules For Bayonne Property
The New Jersey rules that shape any deal in Bayonne: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Bayonne Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Bayonne, NJ?
Gather the rent roll, Bayonne's Chapter 16 rent-control registry filing, the security deposit ledger and 2025 tax bill, then compare in-place rents with the $1,682 ACS median and HUD's $2,792 two-bedroom FY2027 fair market rent before requesting offers.
What should I expect when I sell commercial real estate in Bayonne, NJ?
Buyers underwrite against Bayonne's Rent Control Board, which caps most annual increases at 5.5% of CPI under Chapter 16, so expect offers priced to that growth ceiling rather than open-market rent gains elsewhere in Hudson County.
Does Bayonne have rent control?
Yes. Bayonne's own Rent Control Board, created under Chapter 16 of the city code, caps most annual increases at 5.5% of the regional CPI change and requires landlords to file an annual tenant registry by December 1.
What drives Bayonne's apartment market besides Jersey City spillover?
The 430-acre Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor redevelopment on the former Military Ocean Terminal has added more than 2,000 housing units with over 7,000 more planned, alongside 1.2 million square feet of new commercial and warehouse space, per city redevelopment notices.
What property taxes will a buyer see in Bayonne?
Bayonne's 2025 general tax rate is 2.880 per $100 of assessed value with a 69.82% equalization ratio, producing a tax bill near $40,216 a year on a $2,000,000 building, per the Hudson County Board of Taxation.
Do I need to fix up my Bayonne building before selling?
No. We price in deferred maintenance, vacancy, and below-market rents ourselves, so you can sell the property as it stands.
Can I sell my Bayonne apartment building off-market?
Yes. We work directly with owners and through listing agents. Off-market conversations are confidential, and we coordinate tours so tenants and staff are not disrupted.
Who buys occupied rental property in Bayonne?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Bayonne?
Most owners get clear feedback within 48 hours of sending the address, unit count, and a rent roll. Closing is typically set around your timeline, including extra time for a 1031 exchange.
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A few details are enough to start. We respond to every Bayonne submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
